Scarecrow Video began life in 1988 with one simple vision: to unite people with film. At the heart of this vision was a deep passion for cinematic storytelling. It began with a few hundred tapes in the back of a record store, and for more than 28 years its devoted caretakers have gradually accumulated the largest independently owned video and physical media library in the country, currently boasting over 128,000 titles. You can find film and television from 129 countries, in 126 different...
The mission of the Archives is to support the goals of the City of Seattle and the citizens of the City by identifying, acquiring, arranging, describing, preserving, and making accessible - for the use of City agencies, scholars, students, and the general public - the records of enduring value created or received by City agencies and elected officials. The Moving Image Collection contains descriptions of motion picture film, video, and digital video in the Seattle Municipal Archives. The...
Topics: Seattle, City Light, Department of Engineering
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KING-TV
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Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV22 Description: This home video release of a Seattle Children's Theatre production of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs utilizes studio sets as well as outdoor locations to tell its updated tale in a humorous and family-friendly fashion; KING Broadcasting Company and FRED MEYER Present The Seattle Children's Theatre Production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Greg Palmer; copyright 1987 KING Broadcasting Co. This...
Topics: Seattle, Pacific Northwest, Seattle Children's Theatre, Snow White, Fairytales, Theater, King...
The mission of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is to connect everyone to the rich history, dynamic cultures and art of the Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences. As a National Park Service Affiliated Area and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience offers an authentic perspective on a unique version of the American story. Nationally...
Topic: Wing Luke Museum
Footage of different types of street lights in residential and downtown areas with detailed narration of technical specifications. Features streets in Ballard and on Aurora Avenue North at 41st Street. The Marco Polo Motel is shown. Item 3388, Record Series 1204-05: City Light Moving Images
Topics: Aurora Avenue, Ballard, City Light, Downtown Seattle, Motor vehicles, Street lighting, Streets,...
The Seattle Public Library brings people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. For more information, visit https://spl.org .
Topic: Pacific Northwest History
In 1977, Richard Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Both and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with Leonard Pitt. The company performed throughout the United States and abroad for both adults and children.
Topic: Seattle Mime Theatre
By collecting and preserving artifacts and stories of the Puget Sound region’s diverse history, MOHAI highlights our tradition of innovation and imagination. Through compelling exhibits, scholarship, education, public programs, and community engagement, MOHAI bridges the past, present, and future. As the largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington; the museum engages communities through interactive exhibits, online resources, and award-winning public and youth education...
Topics: Museum of History & Industry, Museum of History and Industry, MOHAI, Seattle, Seattle history,...
Bainbridge Island Historical Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and foster knowledge of Bainbridge Island history. The Society began as an informal group in the 1930s, meeting in member homes. In 1949, its members joined the newly formed Kitsap County Historical Society as the Bainbridge Island branch. Elnora Parfitt was elected president and later became Museum Director. In 1971, the Bainbridge Island School District board voted to donate the former Island Center schoolhouse to the...
Topics: Bainbridge Island, Washington State, Pacific Northwest
Fire Chief Gordon Vickery narrates a 1964 commercial soliciting recruits for the Seattle Fire Department. The commercial features footage of firefighters working the field. Item 880, Record Series 2801-11, Seattle Fire Department Moving Images
Topic: Fire department
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Luke S. Goljan
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Title: Remo Williams 2: The Adventure Continues Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV8_1.mp4; preservation master SCV8.mkv Description: This amateur film presents a sequel to the 1985 film "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins". This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn about our collective past, interpret our present, and dream about our future; and they have the power...
Topics: Amateur filmmaking, Amateur film, Independent Film, Independent filmmaker, Scarecrow Video
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Sheldon Rochlin
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Title: Vali: The Witch of Positano Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV35 Description: The Witch of Positano is a documentary film by Sheldon [& Diane] Rochlin [now named Flame Schon] about Vali Myers, an Australian beatnik who migrated eventually to Positano, Italy. The film features her partner Rudi Rappold and her menagerie of animals... This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way...
Topics: Amateur filmmaking, Experimental films, Documentary films, Pets, Vali Myers, Menageries, Artists,...
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Something Weird Video
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Title: Gay Camp Classics, Vol.2: All About Alice Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV13_1.mp4; preservation master SCV13.mkv Description: This circa 1970's video was sourced from Gay Camp Classics Volume 2, a compilation VHS produced by Seattle's Something Weird Video. No other known copies exist. The compilation was released on VHS in 2000. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we...
Topics: Camp, Drag, Amateur filmmaking, Amateur Film, Gay history, LGBTQ, Something Weird Video, Parody,...
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Wing Luke Museum
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The East Kong Yick Building is one of two buildings erected in Seattle, Washington's Chinatown-International District by the Kong Yick Investment Company. A four-story hotel in the core of the International District, with retail stores at ground level, the East Kong Yick was created by the pooled resources of 170 Chinese American pioneers. In, 2008, the building reopened as the home of the expanded Wing Luke Asian Museum. This tour of the building took place on February 13, 1996. Original...
Topics: Seattle, Chinese American History, Asian American History, Kong Yick, Kong Yick Investment Company,...
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Something Weird Video
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Title: Gay Camp Classics, Vol.1: Spy on the Fly Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV12_3.mp4; preservation master SCV12.mkv Description: This circa 1970's video was sourced from Gay Camp Classics Volume I, a compilation VHS produced by Seattle's Something Weird Video. No other known copies exist. The compilation was released on VHS in 2000. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we...
Topics: Camp, Drag, Amateur filmmaking, Amateur Film, Gay history, LGBTQ, Something Weird Video, Parody,...
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Something Weird Video
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Title: Gay Camp Classics, Vol.1: What Really Happened to Baby Jane? Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV12_1.mp4; preservation master SCV12.mkv Description: Freida and Roz Berri star in this 1970's drag parody of the classic film, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Also, starring Clod Hopper, Patti Pope, Loretta, Tony Silva, Mazie Meland and Cora Miles. Directed by Connie B. De Mille. This video was sourced from Gay Camp Classics Volume I, a compilation VHS produced by Seattle's Something Weird...
Topics: Camp, Drag, Amateur filmmaking, Amateur Film, Gay history, LGBTQ, Something Weird Video, Parody,...
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Playhouse 90
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Title: Playhouse 90: Forbidden Area Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV2_2.mp4; preservation master SCV2.mkv Description: This episode of Playhouse 90 was the first of that TV anthology series. Airing October 4, 1956, it was Rod Serling's adaptation of Pat Frank's novel Forbidden Area about Soviet sabotage, and starred Charlton Heston and Vincent Price. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been...
Topics: John Frankenheimer, Rod Serling, Charlton Heston, Tab Hunter, Vincent Price, Soviet Union, Spy, Pat...
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Playhouse 90
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Title: Playhouse 90: The Last Tycoon Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV2_1.mp4; preservation master SCV2.mkv Description: “The Last Tycoon” is the 24th episode in the first season of Playhouse 90. This episode, written by Don Mankiewicz and directed by John Frankenheimer, was based off the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel of the same title. In it, a movie producer is slowly working himself to death. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow...
Topics: John Frankenheimer, Don Mankiewicz, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Playhouse 90, Hollywood, Old Hollywood,...
The Sykes Group was an innovative dance theater company under the direction of Sally Sykes. Their work premiered in Seattle in the 1980s and 1990s. Sally Sykes began her training in ballet, but found her love of movement and creative niche in contemporary and dance theater. Sykes' performing and choreographic life started in the UK in 1974 and continued across countries and oceans to finally settle in the Northwest. All pieces featured in this collection were choreographed by Sally Sykes-Wyle.
Topics: Sally Sykes Group, Sally Sykes, dance, performance
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Something Weird Video
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Title: Gay Camp Classics, Vol.2: Les Boys Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV13_2.mp4; preservation master SCV13.mkv Description: This circa 1970's video was sourced from Gay Camp Classics Volume I, a compilation VHS produced by Seattle's Something Weird Video. No other known copies exist. The compilation was released on VHS in 2000. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn...
Topics: Camp, Drag, Amateur filmmaking, Amateur Film, Gay history, LGBTQ, Something Weird Video, Parody,...
A partial animated short of a cat, a bird and dog in a children’s educational program about electrical safety for wires and outlets. The film explains what is meant by electric power, shows how electricity travels to and through our homes, and illustrates electrical hazards and safety precautions. This reel only contains the first part of the 9 minute, 26 second film.
Topics: animation, electricity, safety, educational film, children's education, Portafilms Production,...
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Startime
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Title: Startime: Turn of the Screw Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV5_1.mp4; preservation master SCV5.mkv Description: Startime was one of the first American television shows to be broadcast in color. In this episode, a governess (Ingrid Bergman), put in charge of two young children begins to see the ghost of her dead predecessor. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn...
Topics: John Frankenheimer, Ingrid Bergman, Horror, Thriller, Old Hollywood, Ghosts, Supernatural,...
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Thomas Lee Wright
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Title: Eight-Tray Gangster: The Making of a Crip Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV18 Description: Documentary portrait of one family's experience growing up with/as Crips gang members in LA. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn about our collective past, interpret our present, and dream about our future; and they have the power to transcend boundaries real and imagined....
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Topics: LA, Gangs, Bloods, Crips, California, Los Angeles, Independent film, Thomas Lee Wright, Gangster,...
The mission of the archives is to provide a repository of primary resources about Seattle schooling, schools and student voices. Because the district is governed in part by local politics, the record of their discussions and activities is engaging history. The school district serves researchers, current students and the public in the development of educational and community history and practices. Our collection consists of published printed materials, manuscripts and ephemera along with...
Topics: Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Public Schools Archives, education, K-12, public schools, Seattle
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Title: Portrait of Imogen Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV23 Description: Documentary consists of voice-over by Imogen Cunningham as she reviews her still photographs of famous and ordinary people, as well as other compositions, and comments on her techniques and career; Copyright 1987 Meg Partridge. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn about our collective past,...
Topics: Seattle, Seattle Artists, PNW Artist, Photography, Imogen Cunningham, Women artists, Women...
Episode of 48 Hours, CBS about Seattle's cold case detectives. This episode features the 1993 murder of Seattle musician Mia Zapata. Item 8753, Record Series 3902-01, Seattle Municipal Archives Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Seattle, 48 Hours, Cold Case, Murder, Detectives, Crime, Murder investigation, Mia Zapata, Kristen...
The mission of the King County Archives is to serve the public and agencies of King County by collecting, preserving, holding in trust, and facilitating access to County records of enduring historical value that document its land, people, culture, and governance. Through their service, they strive to foster appreciation and understanding of King County’s origins and continuing history. The Archives are a repository of historical King County government records, which are open to public view....
Topics: King County, history
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Karalino Sandrovich
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Title: Nagomu va/Bocchu: Bocchu Jidai Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV10_3.mp4; preservation master SCV10.mkv Description: Possibly translated as “Era of Decline,” this short film is by Keralino Sandrovich (known as KERA), a Japanese playwright, actor, musician, and director, whose real name is Kazumi Kobayashi, for his band Uchoten and is a fine example of Japanese ‘80s new wave music. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow...
Topics: Amateur filmmaking, Amateur film, Japanese filmmaking, KERA, Karalino Sandrovich, Kazumi Kobayashi,...
Seattle Municipal Archives
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City of Seattle, Engineering Department
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Footage of street scenes taken by the Seattle Department of Streets and Sewers during the 1920s and 1930s. Footage is supplemented with descriptive text stills. The University Bridge and Fremont Bridge are prominently featured. Also present is footage of Department equipment in operation, such as street cleaners and dump trucks. Item 453, Record Series 2613-09, Seattle Municipal Archives
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Topics: Department of Streets and Sewers, street construction, bridges, Fremont, University District, West...
A film about preparing for the fire bomb in Seattle. Featured footage includes London fire bomb film, Fire Captain Sansilo and Police Captain Roy W. Olmstead returning from National Chemical Warfare School. The two men disembark the train in Seattle and talk with other unnamed men. Also included is a demonstration for how to prepare residential homes for fire bombs and ensure fire prevention/safety. Title card note: Made by Seattle Police and Firemen at their own expense, this film is their...
Topics: Civl defense, Fire department, Fire protection
Footage of a public hearing held on June 16, 1999 at The Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) headquarters. The hearing was organized by the NAACP and the ACLU of Washington. Item 8722, Record Series 3902-01, Seattle Municipal Archives Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Seattle, Local government, Government-access television, GATV, Police, Police accountability,...
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Something Weird Video
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Title: Gay Camp Classics, Vol.1: Always on Sunday Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV12_2.mp4; preservation master SCV12.mkv Description: This circa 1970's video was sourced from Gay Camp Classics Volume I, a compilation VHS produced by Seattle's Something Weird Video. No other known copies exist. The compilation was released on VHS in 2000. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we...
Topics: Camp, Drag, Amateur filmmaking, Amateur Film, Gay history, LGBTQ, Something Weird Video, Parody,...
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Playhouse 90
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Title: Playhouse 90: For Whom the Bell Tolls (Part 1 of 2) Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV3_1.mp4; preservation master SCV3.mkv Description: This two part episode of Playhouse 90 retells Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel of the Spanish Civil War. An American allied with the Republicans finds romance during a desperate mission to blow up a strategically important bridge. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of...
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Topics: John Frankenheimer, Ernest Hemingway, Spanish Civil War, Old Hollywood, War, Vintage television,...
Since 1916, Seattle Audubon members and volunteers have continually worked for the protection, restoration and preservation of natural habitat for birds and other wildlife. These years of experience have never been more important than today as the growth in our region stresses many habitats and their inhabitants. Faithful volunteers work hand-in-hand with dedicated staff to provide education programs to children and adults, to engage neighborhoods in citizen science projects, and to protect...
Title: JD - CRIS - orig. Japanese Picnic 3 Original Format: 3/4" Umatic Item No.: 2017.73.39 Description: Bainbridge Island Japanese Community picnic marking the centennial of the presence of the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island (1883-1983). This material is part of over 12 hours of raw footage filmed for the 30-minute documentary Visible Target, produced by John de Graaf for Seattle Public Television (KCTS) in 1984. The documentary tells the story of the exclusion and...
Topics: Bainbridge Island, Japanese American, Japanese American History, Japanese American Relocation,...
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Danger
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Title: Danger: Knife in the Dark Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV7_2.mp4; preservation master SCV7.mkv Description: In this claustrophobic episode of the series Danger, written by Rod Serling and directed by John Frankenheimer, Paul Newman stars as a tormented convict who must take a stand against the violent inmate who murdered his best friend. This episode aired December 7, 1954. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For...
Topics: John Frankenheimer, Rod Serling, Paul Newman, Old hollywood, Prison, Murder, Drama, Vintage...
Footage of the dedication of the Seattle Japanese Garden. Includes speakers from the Seattle Parks Department and a Shinto blessing. Item 12849, 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Public gardens, Arboretums, Parks department
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Seattle Mime Theatre
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Title: Studio Concert, September 1986 Item I.D.: SMT_31 Original format: VHS Description: Choreographed and performed by the Seattle Mime Theatre. In 1977, Richard “Rick” Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Roth and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with Leonard Pitt. The company performed throughout the United States and abroad for both adults and children. Bruce was a principal performer and...
Topics: Seattle Mime Theatre, experimental theater, mime, Seattle, Pacific Northwest Theater, Theatre...
Title: JD - Internment Picnic Reunion Original Format: 3/4" Umatic Item No.: 2017.73.38 Description: Bainbridge Island Japanese Community picnic marking the centennial of the presence of the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island (1883-1983). This material is part of over 12 hours of raw footage filmed for the 30-minute documentary Visible Target, produced by John de Graaf for Seattle Public Television (KCTS) in 1984. The documentary tells the story of the exclusion and...
Topics: Visible Target, Bainbridge Island, Japanese American, Japanese American History, Japanese American...
A short promotional/informational segment on the World's Fair in Seattle highlighting the construction and planning involved in designing and building the fair. Featuring Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges. Part of a series of "promo station id's" originally airing on WTVJ Channel 4 Miami to promote various aspects of the World's Fair.
Topics: Construction, Monorail system, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center, Space Needle, World's fair,...
Title: Two Tales of Wesakechak Item I.D.: SPS_spshuchoosedahtalesofwesakechakayekis Original Format: VHS Description: Tales of Wesakechak: Why Bees Have Stingers, and Wesakechak and the First Indian People. A Huchoosedah Indian Education Video. These episodes of puppet theater tell two Native American folktales. The mission of Seattle Public School Archives is to provide a repository of primary resources about Seattle schooling, schools and student voices. Because the district is governed in...
Topics: Seattle Public Schools, Native American History, Wesakechak
Footage of a reception held at the City Space Art Gallery. Item 12852, 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Art galleries, Public art
Footage of the Woodland Park Pony Club at the Woodland Park Zoo (no audio).
Topics: Zoos, Horses, Picnics, Pony clubs, Children, Animals, Elephants, Peacocks, Pandas
An installment in 20-part series produced by KING-TV highlighting various aspects of Century 21, Seattle World's Fair. Hosted by KING-TV's Bill Neilson. Directed by Carroll Ellerbe. This episode highlights the Space Needle in a live broadcast of the observation tower prior to the official opening to the public. At the time, the Space Needle was the tallest structure in Seattle and contained the world’s highest revolving restaurant. Interviews include Alfred Fast (Project Architect, John...
Topics: Arena, Construction, Eating and drinking places, Monorail system, Pacific Science Center, Seattle...
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Seattle Mime Theatre
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Title: Cinema del Morte Item I.D.: SMT_23 Original format: Hi-8 Description: Performed at the Bagley Wright Theater as part of the 1997 Bumbershoot Festival, Cinema del Morte explores memorable death scenes in films such as King Kong, Psycho, Alien, and Jaws. In 1977, Richard “Rick” Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Roth and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with Leonard Pitt. The company...
Topics: Seattle Mime Theatre, experimental theater, mime, Seattle, Pacific Northwest Theater, Theatre...
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Seattle Mime Theatre
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Title: Pinocchio Item I.D.: SMT_33 Original format: VHS Description: Choreographed and performed by the Seattle Mime Theatre. Performers include Richard Davidson, Bruce Wylie, Mik Kulman, and Elizabeth Roth. In 1977, Richard “Rick” Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Roth and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with Leonard Pitt. The company performed throughout the United States and abroad for both...
Topics: Seattle Mime Theatre, experimental theater, mime, Seattle, Pacific Northwest Theater, Theatre...
Title: JD - DeGraaf Place orig. Japanese Picnic 1 Original Format: 3/4" Umatic Item No.: 2017.73.37 Description: Bainbridge Island Japanese Community picnic marking the centennial of the presence of the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island (1883-1983). This material is part of over 12 hours of raw footage filmed for the 30-minute documentary Visible Target, produced by John de Graaf for Seattle Public Television (KCTS) in 1984. The documentary tells the story of the exclusion...
Topics: Visible Target, Bainbridge Island, Japanese American, Japanese American History, Japanese American...
Seattle Municipal Archives
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May 5, 2023
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King-TV (Television station : Seattle, Wash.)
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An installment in 20-part series produced by KING-TV highlighting various aspects of Century 21, Seattle World's Fair. Hosted by KING-TV's Bill Neilson. Directed by Carroll Ellerbe. The two-part segment on the Pacific Science Center (referred to as the "United States Science Pavilion") originally aired on Channel 5 on May 14, 1962 (part 1) and June 4, 1962 (part 2). Interviews include Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus (Commissioner, US Science Pavilion), Harold Mansfield (director of the Boeing...
Topics: Arena, Boeing Company, Construction, Monorail system, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center, Space...
Seattle Municipal Archives
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May 5, 2023
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KING-TV (Television station : Seattle, Wash.)
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An installment in a series produced by KING-TV highlighting various aspects of Century 21, Seattle World's Fair. Hosted by Bill Neilson. Directed by Carroll Ellerbe.This episode highlights the Gayway, a space themed amusement park style section of the fairgrounds which occupied three acres near the Space Needle and Monorail station. The area featured over 20 rides, including a carousel, roller coaster, "Space Whirl," and a 1,400-foot overhead "Skyride." Visitors could also...
Topics: Amusement places and devices, Construction, Entertainment industry, Performing arts, Seattle...
B-roll footage of Seattle’s Golden Gardens park and Ballard Skate park Item 12845, 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Urban parks, Beaches
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Oct 24, 2019
10/19
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Playhouse 90
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Title: Playhouse 90: Winter Dreams Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV7_1.mp4; preservation master SCV7.mkv Description: In this episode of Playhouse 90, a successful young man announces his recent engagement, only to be forced to reconsider his future following the sudden reappearance of a girl he has loved for years. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn about our...
Topics: John Frankenheimer, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Old Hollywood, Vintage television, Vintage TV, Vintage...
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Log House Museum
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The Spokane Street Bridge is also known as the West Seattle Low-Level Bridge. It bridges Harbor Island and West Seattle, crossing the Duwamish River. The prexisting structure was demolished during June and July 1989, and the bridge opened in 1991. At 56 minutes, the dedication ceremony for the bridge begins with an opening statement by then Mayor Norman Rice. The ceremony took place August 9, 1991. Log House Museum Object ID: 2005.38.213 For rights and reproduction requests, please contact the...
Topics: Log House Museum, Seattle, PNW History, Pacific Northwest, Southwest Seattle Historical Society
Three public service announcements featuring teenagers talking about graffiti, and why you shouldn't graffit, from the City of Seattle's Anti-Graffiti Program. Item 8781 Record Series 3902-01, Seattle Municipal Archives Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Seattle, Local government, Government-access television, GATV, Graffiti, Street art, Vandalism,...
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Seattle Mime Theatre
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Title: Smallest Thing Item I.D.: SMT_30 Original format: VHS Description: Choreographed and performed by the Seattle Mime Theatre. In 1977, Richard “Rick” Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Roth and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with Leonard Pitt. The company performed throughout the United States and abroad for both adults and children. Bruce was a principal performer and co-artistic...
Topics: Seattle Mime Theatre, experimental theater, mime, Seattle, Pacific Northwest Theater, Theatre...
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06/17
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Seattle Mime Theatre
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Title: Animotion (1998) Item I.D.: SMT_24 Original format: Hi-8 Description: A physical theatre performance by the Seattle Mime Theatre at the Sai Wan Ho Civic Center in Taiwan as a part of the International Arts Carnival. Performers include Richard Davidson, Bruce Wylie, and Mik Kulman. In 1977, Richard “Rick” Davidson, Elizabeth Roth, Bruce Wylie and Pat Tyler began the Seattle Mime Theatre. Roth and Davidson had studied with Tony Montanaro and Jacque Lecoq, and Wylie had trained with...
Topics: Seattle Mime Theatre, experimental theater, mime, Seattle, Pacific Northwest Theater, Theatre...
Started in 1976 by Virginia Brookbush, CTA produced up to seven half-hour public access television shows a week in the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed to let anyone use public air time to talk about local issues, CTA produced regular shows like "You Have the Right to Know," "Community Bulletin Board," "Visiting Over the Backyard Fence," "This Town's Talent," and "Vecinos" on Viacom and TCI. An advocate for public access as grass roots...
Topics: MOHAI, Museum of History and Industry, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Public-access television, Puget...
B-roll footage of opening day at the Experience Music Project in Seattle. Item 12848, 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Museums, Performing arts
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Jan 29, 2019
01/19
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Karen Tei Yamashita
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Title: Godzilla - #6C The Last Few Moments Original format: VHS Item No.: 2008.002.091.197 Description: Godzilla #6C The Last Few Moments Scene 9. Segments from Godzilla Comes to Little Tokyo (also known as GiLAwrecks ), created by Karen Tei Yamashita in 1992. Music composed by Vicki Abe. An original musical that entails a homeless eccentric, a runaway teenager, horrendous traffic, pollution, Japanese developers intent on building a vast real estate project over a freeway and avant-garde...
Topics: Wing Luke Museum, Asian American Theater, Northwest Asian American Theater, Asian Pacific Islander,...
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Feb 11, 2019
02/19
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Amy Hill
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Title: Tokyo Bound Original format: VHS Item No.: 2008.002.091.054 Description: Tokyo Bound, by Amy Hill. Tokyo Bound is a touching autobiographical one-woman multi-media show that chronicles and examines the experiences of a young Japanese-Finnish American who journeys to her mother's homeland: Japan. Through a series of character studies and humorous vignettes, she reveals the complexities of Japanese women. During this one-hour production, the audience is introduced to, among others, an...
Topics: Wing Luke Museum, Asian American Theater, Northwest Asian American Theater, Asian Pacific Islander,...
Started in 1976 by Virginia Brookbush, CTA produced up to seven half-hour public access television shows a week in the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed to let anyone use public air time to talk about local issues, CTA produced regular shows like "You Have the Right to Know," "Community Bulletin Board," "Visiting Over the Backyard Fence," "This Town's Talent," and "Vecinos" on Viacom and TCI. An advocate for public access as grass roots...
Topics: MOHAI, Museum of History and Industry, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Public-access television, Celtic...
Footage of Woodland Park dating from 1938. Visitors peruse the grounds of the zoo and the larger park, play tennis, and ride in horse-and-buggies. Animals featured include Sika Deer, elk, Indian elephants, goats, Barbary sheep, Rocky Mountain goats, camels, swans, polar bears, lions, Bengal tigers, and baboons. Item 532, Record Series 8601-08, Seattle Municipal Archives
Topics: zoo, animals, Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo
Title: Oral history interview with William (Bill) Baxter, August 5, 2002 [Part 2 of 2] Original format: MiniDV Item Id.: 2019.35.6.2.1_1 Description: Interview with Bill Baxter by Jessah Foulk on August 5, 2002 at MOHAI. Baxter was the chairman, president and CEO of BSQUARE Corporation at the time of the interview. He stepped down from this role in July 2003. As of 2019, he has been based at VIZIO for four years, where he is currently the Chief Technology Officer. This first part of a...
Topics: MOHAI, Museum of History & Industry, Museum of History and Industry, oral history, interview,...
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Carmon Film Productions, with the King County Department of Public Works Sanitary Operations Division, the Bureau of Solid Waste Management, and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Digitized copy of VHS transfer of original 16mm film produced in 1966 by Carmon Film Productions, with the King County Department of Public Works Sanitary Operations Division, the Bureau of Solid Waste Management, and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Original title: Waste Away.
Topics: Carmon Film Productions, King County Department of Public Works Sanitary Operations Division,...
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Apr 4, 2017
04/17
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Sally Sykes Group
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Title: Waltz of the Lemmings Item I.D.: SSG_08 Original Format: VHS Description: This dance piece was performed and created for the tiny one room performance space of Seattle Public Theater in collaboration with the performers, Ben Wildrick, Mik Kuhlman and Bruce Wylie. Set built by Bruce Wylie. This piece was based on the book, "The Dance of Disempowerment" by Barry Oshry, exploring work dynamics and co-operation and produced by Kevin Purcell, an organizational development consultant...
Topics: Sally Sykes Group, experimental dance, Pacific Northwest, Sally Sykes, Ben Wildrick, Mik Kuhlman,...
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Apr 5, 2017
04/17
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Sally Sykes Group
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Title: Finding My Inner Rabbit Item I.D.: SSG_03 Original Format: VHS Description: Footage of the piece, "Finding My Inner Rabbit," created by Sally Sykes. Performed at the Broadway Performance Hall and presented by the Allegro! Dance Festival. Includes recorded interludes originally shot on Super 8mm film. The Sykes Group was an innovative dance theater company under the direction of Sally Sykes. Their work premiered in Seattle in the 1980s and 1990s. Sally Sykes began her training...
Topics: Sally Sykes Group, experimental dance, Pacific Northwest, Sally Sykes, Seattle, dance, performance,...
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Dec 2, 2019
12/19
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Matt Wilkins
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Title: Interior Latex Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV26 Description: Short narrative film about a young lady bringing her boyfriend home to meet her dad, and the painting that ensues; copyright 1999 Sisyphus Productions [credits]. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow Video. For thousands of years, stories have been the way we learn about our collective past, interpret our present, and dream about our future; and they have the power...
Topics: Seattle, Film, Family, Art, Painting, Sisyphus Productions, Independent film, Scarecrow Video
Unedited footage of spill over a dam at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project.
Topics: Seattle City Light, Skagit Hydroelectric Project, dams, spillways, B-roll
Documentary TV segment about the Great Blue Heron, which is the official bird of the City of Seattle. Speakers include: Mark Buckley, Executive Director of the Seattle Audubon Society; Kevin Mack, Naturalist with PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center; Alex Morgan, Conservation Program Director of the Seattle Audubon Society; Michael Hamilton, wildlife photographer. Item 8941 Record Series 3902-01, Seattle Municipal Archives Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by...
Topics: Seattle, Local government, Government-access television, GATV, Great Blue Heron, Birds, Ecology,...
Footage of the 2001 Seattle City Club Anniversary Gala Celebration held at The Westin Hotel. Hosted by Jean Enerson from King5 TV. Speakers include: Bob Strauss (Seattle City Club President), Colleen Willoughby (Co-founder, Seattle City Club) Herb Bridge, Warren Buffet (Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway).
Topics: Jean Enerson, Warren Buffet, Bob Strauss, Colleen Willoughby, Herb Bridge
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Oct 24, 2019
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Inside the Soviet Union
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Title: World War II: Soviet War Stories - Part 4: Around the Soviet Union Original format: VHS Item Id.: SCV1_4.mp4; preservation master SCV1.mkv Description: Part of the video series Inside the Soviet Union, this short film describes involvement and action during World War II from internal perspectives, as the film was produced by Soviet filmmakers under control and supervision of their government. This video is part of the Scarecrow Video Collection. Storytelling is at the heart of Scarecrow...
Topics: World War II, WW2, Soviet Union, War, USSR, Soviet filmmaking, Soviet film, Scarecrow Video
A short promotional/informational segment on the World's Fair in Seattle highlighting the space travel and future visions exhibit, "The Five Worlds of the Century 21 Exposition." Part of a series of "promo station id's" originally airing on WTVJ Channel 4 Miami to promote various aspects of the World's Fair.
Topics: Construction, Monorail system, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center, Space Needle, World's fair,...
A silent documentary style program on the construction of the Diablo Dam, part of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project run by Seattle City Light. Footage includes construction of the Diablo Dam Powerplant, erecting generators and transmission lines, spillways, Diablo Lake, Colonial Peak, North Cascade Mountains, Skagit River, the City Light facilities in SoDo, workers in line outside of a building at the Diablo Camp, Diablo Incline, a ferry boat next to the N. Y. K. Line building, Washington Iron...
Topics: Seattle City Light, Washington Iron Works, Gorge Dam, Diablo Dam, Diablo Lake, Skagit River,...
Footage of a reception held at the City Space Art Gallery. Item 12851, 3902-01: Seattle Channel Moving Images Digitization of this videotape material has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Topics: Art galleries, Public art
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Sep 11, 2019
09/19
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The Seattle Public Library
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Title: Interview with Dwight Robinson - #1 Original format: VHS Item Id.: spl_ds_drobinson_01_01 Description: This is part 1 of 2 of an interview with Dwight Robinson. This interview was conducted by Donald Schmechel on October 23, 1985. Dwight E. Robinson (1914-1988) was a University of Washington economics professor noted for his study of fashion trends. Robinson earned his PhD from Columbia University in 1948 and became part of the University of Washington School of Business faculty in 1950....
Topics: Seattle Public Library, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Northwest history, oral history, Seattle,...
A short promotional/informational segment on the World's Fair in Seattle highlighting the various exhibits featured. Part of a series of "promo station id's" originally airing on WTVJ Channel 4 Miami to promote various aspects of the World's Fair.
Topics: Arena, Monorail system, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Center, Space Needle, World's fair, Soundac...
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